The European Union’s fertility rate has reached a historic low, representing the fewest live births per woman in over sixty years. This decline is substantial, with rates nearly halved over the preceding six decades. Specifically, the figure dropped from 2.62 in 1964 to 1.34 in 2024.
Variations in fertility rates are significant across Europe in 2024. Malta currently exhibits the lowest total fertility rate at 1.01, while Bulgaria demonstrates the highest at 1.72 within the EU. Consequently, identifying which nations possess the highest and lowest rates, and which have seen the greatest declines in fertility, is crucial.
The underlying factors driving these decreases are being investigated. According to reports from Euronews, relayed by Telegrafi, the EU’s total fertility rate has consistently remained below the replacement level of 2.1 live births per woman since the mid-point. Understanding the reasons behind these shifts in fertility is paramount for policymakers.
Further research is needed to determine which elements are contributing to these changes in rates.
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